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the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge disruptions both in the infrastructure -- you have boats, houses, cars that are washed into main thorough fares. and that requires heavy equipment. so any assistance that we can provide we will be providing. i'm heart broken by this tragedy. i think when you see what's happening in japan, you are reminded that for all our differences in culture or language or religion, that ultimately humanity is one. and when we face these kinds of natural disasters, whether it's in new zealand or haiti or jap japan, then you think about your own family. and you think, how would you feel if you l
the japanese government publicly that japan asked for help from u.s. forces in japan. are you waiting to provide those assistance? to your second question is, yes. i already told prime minister will provide whatever assistance they need. my understanding is the main assistance we're going to be able to provide them is lift capacity. the ability for us to i think clean in the -- help in the cleanup. obviously when you have a tsunami like this, as well as an earthquake, you have, you know, huge...
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ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television -- broadcasts and television about japan and politicianings must not revert to business as usual. the federal government must not revert to business as usual. and has not done so. yes, it remains true -- it remains true such enormous earthquakes and tsunamis as they have hit japan in all probability and according to all scientific expectations are not going to apply to us. and the same is true of health consequences of the nuclear catastrophe in japan. it's not going to apply to germany. in all probability. we are too far removed from the location of the catastrophe. and yes, it remains true.
ladies and gentlemen, the events in japan do not only mean an unbelieveable catastrophe for japan. they are also a watershed for the entire world for europe and also for germany. i've said it time and again in the past and let me repeat it here today we cannot and must not simply go back to business as usual. and we are not going to revert to business as usual. and the people in germany are not doing that either. and that shows their great interest in all the special broad casts and television...
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and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we have seen the decline in the oil prices which i think most of us with associate to a concerned about to be the decline in the economic activity, immediate decline in the requirement for fuel but also brought sense that there was a hit to japan's economy and has global implications. as of yesterday, the price of oil was down significantly. today it is up again. so in terms of how this shakes out there's a number of things going on right now in the global markets. there is the principal on rest in the middle east and north africa. japan was weighing on that yesterday, but today it seems the resurgence is
and japan would definitely have an impact on what you are looking at this short term energy outlook. can you tell me if you were to calculate that into your statement here what would have an impact? >> sure. the short term production and price outlook reflected in the testimony is from the outlook which came out a couple of weeks ago and since then we've seen significant fluctuations in oil and gasoline prices. in terms specifically of japan, yesterday in terms of immediate response we...
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but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the double whammy of the earthquake and the huge tsunami. we will look at our reactors and learn as much as we can so that we can improve the safety. we are always increasing the safety of our reactors and the safety of all our industrial systems. >> two days ago, a number of us wrote to chairman upton requesting that the committee hold a hearing on the safety of nuclear power plant in the united states. the think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nuclear plants -- do you think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nucle
but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the...
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now you have japan. it's a very cautionary tale for the iranians. you notice brashear as that -- has not opened. i would bet that it's going to be a while before that reactor starts up if it ever does and if they don't have a functioning nuclear power plant, why do they need all these lower enriched uniform for? -- uranium for? that's in favor as well as all the other problems that's going on, the assassinations of nuclear scientists and so on. it definitely could be a factor in suggesting that they might slow down. i don't think they're going to give up their determination to have a program and to say that they have a right to the program. that's a nationalistic issue. that's not going to go away. >> but that's a lesson not just for iran but for the entire middle east given the discussion on proliferation of civilian nuclear activity. >> it could be a great counterproliferation. i mean, it's a horrible cost and one feels terrible for the japanese but it could be really good in terms of all these other countries that supposedly want nuclear power. >
now you have japan. it's a very cautionary tale for the iranians. you notice brashear as that -- has not opened. i would bet that it's going to be a while before that reactor starts up if it ever does and if they don't have a functioning nuclear power plant, why do they need all these lower enriched uniform for? -- uranium for? that's in favor as well as all the other problems that's going on, the assassinations of nuclear scientists and so on. it definitely could be a factor in suggesting that...
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it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society has changed its views about how the cases should be handled. i think that will open more possibilities for the families that are unfortunately suffering from the adoption of their children. with respect to china, the one child policy, forced abortion, forced sterilization -- >> i am sorry. thank you so much. mr. ackerman, the ranking member of the committee on southeast asia is recognized for five minutes. >> just when it was getting good. it seems like just yesterday the faceless, frustrated for a vendor devoid of a future set himself on fire. now, tomorrow ain't w
it is not only japan. japan unfortunately has many more of these cases. we're also concerned about south korea and many other countries in asia. our special adviser hosted a meeting for all of our chief submissions from asian countries to encourage that this be put on the top of the list. with respect to the pending cases, it is my belief that if we can get the conventions approved, we will have a stronger argument on the pending cases. i think there will be a recognition that japanese society...
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earlier today, japan's prime minister called the damage from the earthquake the most severe challenge the nation has faced since world war ii. friday's disasters damage a series of nuclear reactors, particularly -- potentially sending one to a personal -- a partial meltdown. this statement is about 10 minutes. >> i would like to express my deepest sympathy to those who have been affected by the quake, and also in the disaster stricken areas, as well as to the people of japan who are in a very difficult situation. people remain very calm, and i would like to express my deepest gratitude as well as my respect to all those who are behaving very calmly. boeing yesterday, today we worked very hard to rescue people, and so far, the self- defense force as well as police and firefighters and maritime are able to save about 12,000 people. i would like to explain about the rescue efforts. the self-defense forces, all of the forces have mobilized 50,000 people, and they are to be doubled to 100,000, and the police officers, more than 2500 officers have been deployed. the firefighters and emergen
earlier today, japan's prime minister called the damage from the earthquake the most severe challenge the nation has faced since world war ii. friday's disasters damage a series of nuclear reactors, particularly -- potentially sending one to a personal -- a partial meltdown. this statement is about 10 minutes. >> i would like to express my deepest sympathy to those who have been affected by the quake, and also in the disaster stricken areas, as well as to the people of japan who are in a...
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attention from the historic changes in the middle east and north africa to the tragedy unfolding in japan. as i often say, we have to deal with both the urgent and the important at the same time. with president obama departing for resilience in just a few hours, -- for brazilia and just a few hours, this is the time to consider another important part of the world. the president's trip coincides with the anniversary of a major milestone in hemispheric relations. 50 years ago, president kennedy launched the alliance for progress, pledging that the united states would join with latin american leaders to address head-on a development challenge that was, as he put it, staggering in its dimensions. he understood that our failure to tackle poverty and inequality in latin america could tear the social fabric and undercut democracy's prospects throughout the hemisphere. president kennedy announced the alliance here in washington to an audience of latin american ambassadors at the white house. president obama will mark this anniversary in latin america. i think that is fitting. too few americans ha
attention from the historic changes in the middle east and north africa to the tragedy unfolding in japan. as i often say, we have to deal with both the urgent and the important at the same time. with president obama departing for resilience in just a few hours, -- for brazilia and just a few hours, this is the time to consider another important part of the world. the president's trip coincides with the anniversary of a major milestone in hemispheric relations. 50 years ago, president kennedy...
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we have something from the european space station and the htb from japan. what is amazing is how big the structure is. we can fly around the vehicle and take pictures and marble that the majority of the u.s. segment was brought up a piece by piece. it will be truly amazing. >> congratulations on a successful mission. the question will be for someone who wants to tackle it. i do not think people on the ground can appreciate what the living spaces are like in the space station. now that it is complete can you talk a little bit about how large it is and how much space you had to move around in? >> just to start off, this space station is the largest pressurized volume in place in history -- in space in the history. i use the word that my son uses, which isginormous -- is g inormous. it is equivalent to a seventh 47 or bigger. it is oppressive -- a 747 or better. we can use every single one of the walls or models in a way that we cannot do on the ground. it makes for a wonderful resource for science and living and being up here floating around. it is great. >>
we have something from the european space station and the htb from japan. what is amazing is how big the structure is. we can fly around the vehicle and take pictures and marble that the majority of the u.s. segment was brought up a piece by piece. it will be truly amazing. >> congratulations on a successful mission. the question will be for someone who wants to tackle it. i do not think people on the ground can appreciate what the living spaces are like in the space station. now that it...
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following a number of stories from japan to libya, with the al-jazeera english network. in libya, the updates there, world leaders are launching military action there as top officials from the united states, europe, and the arab world have announced they will protect civilians caught in combat between the libyan french president said after an emergency summit in paris today that france has already taken military action against libya. earlier today, libyan government troops stormed into the rebel capital. apparently ignoring a proclaimed cease-fire and potentially complicating any military action by allied forces. >> in terms of the preparedness of -- >> president obama is touring south america, meeting with leaders. today he stops in the capitol city of bra sillia to meet with the president. he is scheduled to give a speech. and on mont he arrives in chile for a meeting with 2 president. and on tuesday, he will travel to el salvador where he will meet with the president before returning on wednesday. the president will remain in el salvador for tours of the national cath
following a number of stories from japan to libya, with the al-jazeera english network. in libya, the updates there, world leaders are launching military action there as top officials from the united states, europe, and the arab world have announced they will protect civilians caught in combat between the libyan french president said after an emergency summit in paris today that france has already taken military action against libya. earlier today, libyan government troops stormed into the...
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i think only japan is higher. it is all put this on an impact. will you comment on that? >> you are correct. our tax rate look soon to be the highest. ia good tax code would have a broad base. this speciallot deductions and extensions. by getting a broad base coming you can lower the rate. that provides greater incentives for firms to locate. do you tax based only on profits earned in the united states are blow for profit? but at what rate to you think we should aim for that would put this in the best position in terms of competition on the global stage? >> i did not have a single number in mind. there are is the number of deductio. we will certainly get it down if we can. >> part of the charges to keep prices stable. on the one hand, we have to pay down the debt. to what is this a faulted the economy? it is still volatil or week. athere is a $1 billion cut we passed around. why is the discrepancy in the figure of around 6005000 to 700? that is a huge difference. who doou believe here? we have a number of questions. we are trying to understand the reasons. >> would you sa
i think only japan is higher. it is all put this on an impact. will you comment on that? >> you are correct. our tax rate look soon to be the highest. ia good tax code would have a broad base. this speciallot deductions and extensions. by getting a broad base coming you can lower the rate. that provides greater incentives for firms to locate. do you tax based only on profits earned in the united states are blow for profit? but at what rate to you think we should aim for that would put...
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this is even before what happened in japan. i have one friend tell me that there's such a hodgepodge of technology. the germans started it in the 1970's. then the japanese took it. they are afraid that if people give in, it will blow up. -- they're afraid that, if you plug it in, it will blow up. some people have suggested there is seven times at the pumps. i think there will be a while because that reactor dissolves if it ever does. if they do not have a power plant, what they need this and richard uranium for? the other things that have gone the assassinations of nuclear scientists as so on, it definitely could be a factor in suggesting that they might slowdown. i do not think that they will give up their determination to have a program meant to say that they have a right to the program. that is a nationalistic issue. that will let go away. >> that is a lesson not just for the iran, but for the entire middle east. >> it could really be a counter- proliferation -- if it is a horrible cause for the japanese, but it is important
this is even before what happened in japan. i have one friend tell me that there's such a hodgepodge of technology. the germans started it in the 1970's. then the japanese took it. they are afraid that if people give in, it will blow up. -- they're afraid that, if you plug it in, it will blow up. some people have suggested there is seven times at the pumps. i think there will be a while because that reactor dissolves if it ever does. if they do not have a power plant, what they need this and...
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the men and women in uniform for their great work in afghanistan and iraq and their belief efforts in japan. but it is home to many of our nation's most important -- virginia is home to many of our nation's most important military installations. my top priority is to restore fiscal responsibility and help the private sector create the jobs our citizens need. here in the states, we have to balance our budgets. we cannot print money and we have strict that limits. we had to live within our means. we manage our state but just like you run your family and business but does. -- we manage our state budgets just like you run your family and business budgets. we closed at this by cutting spending, not raising taxes. but as we closed -- we closed our deficit by cutting spending, not raising taxes. our work in the state is at risk of being undermined by the unrealistic and irresponsible policies coming from washington. chief among them, the passage of the federal health care bill. unlike states, families, and businesses, the federal government does not have to balance its budget. that leads to polici
the men and women in uniform for their great work in afghanistan and iraq and their belief efforts in japan. but it is home to many of our nation's most important -- virginia is home to many of our nation's most important military installations. my top priority is to restore fiscal responsibility and help the private sector create the jobs our citizens need. here in the states, we have to balance our budgets. we cannot print money and we have strict that limits. we had to live within our means....
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now, i know that nuclear is taking a tough wrap this week with what is happening in japan. i personally think it will be working its way out and we will end up with not as dire a set of consequences. i could be wrong, but i don't think there will be a diverse set of consequences. if that happens to happen if the japanese and up fixing this without any different -- serious injury or loss of life then the important message to the world will be exactly the opposite of what the media is trying to make it now, it will be that energy source can withstand even a magnitude nine earthquake in one of the largest tsunami that have ever hit japan. but we have to have the courage and the strength to create a climate where again, the correct policy becomes an easy policy rather than the wrong policy being a politically correct one that people would hope we would have. it is up to us. we have responsibilities. the third thing i would like to talk about before we get into the political side of politics is what is it going on around the world. we certainly watched with amazement what was go
now, i know that nuclear is taking a tough wrap this week with what is happening in japan. i personally think it will be working its way out and we will end up with not as dire a set of consequences. i could be wrong, but i don't think there will be a diverse set of consequences. if that happens to happen if the japanese and up fixing this without any different -- serious injury or loss of life then the important message to the world will be exactly the opposite of what the media is trying to...